'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Casting Rumors Say Benicio Del Toro Could Play A Villain Role
A new casting report for the forthcoming "Star Wars: Episode VIII" said that actor Benicio del Toro has been offered the role of the film's villain.
The Wrap cited its multiple sources saying that "discussions are still in the very early stages" for "The Force Awakens" sequel. However, Disney and Lucasfilm "are high" on the Oscar-winning actor to appear in the upcoming title.
As of this moment, it is still unclear if the "Traffic" star will accept the offer. If he concedes, then this would be the second time that the 48-year-old Puerto Rican actor performed for the House Mouse. The first of which is for his role as The Collector in James Gunn's "Guardians of the Galaxy."
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The publication meanwhile points out that Episode VIII is being written and directed by "Looper" filmmaker Rian Johnson. It remains to be seen which of the characters from J.J. Abrams' Episode VII will return. However, several fandoms speculated that the new trio, John Boyega, Daisy Ridley and Oscar Isaac are highly likely to reprise their major roles for the rest of the rumoured trilogy series.
As for "Star Wars: Episode VIII," the report from Collider said that filming is expected to commence next year just in time for its slated May 26, 2017 outing date.
It is also expected that the public will start hearing more of casting details towards the fall, the site wrote.
Ram Bergman is heading the production of the film with Lucasfilm's Kathy Kennedy.
